There are 15 assisted living facilities serving St Olaf, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in St Olaf and 14 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Iowa range from $31 to $287, with an average expense running about $114. The per month cost averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Annually, the median cost is about $41,016, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for St Olaf, Iowa
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- St Olaf scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- St Olaf scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Central Community Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Scenic Acres, Elkader Care Center, and Garden View Senior Community.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Elkader Golf & Country Club, Tri-City Golf Club, and Pleasant Valley Sports Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Deer Run Resort and Spook Cave and Campground).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.42% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.29% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Iowa has an average state income tax of 4.60%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $47,835, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,200, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,612, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,650 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $65,700 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,061 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 18.65%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- St Olaf receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- St Olaf has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- St Olaf has a very sparse population density of 11.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of St Olaf have an average daily commute time.
- St Olaf has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 85.56%.
St Olaf is a town in Iowa. It is located in Clayton County. While the surrounding metro area includes 1,020,762 residents, there are just 381 residing within the city limits. The 55+ community currently constitutes about 28% of the total population.
St Olaf has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $36,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The median housing price in St Olaf is $118,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $153,000. St Olaf also has a high unemployment rate of about 18.65%.
St Olaf has extreme mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of rain each year. When compared to other American cities, St Olaf has exceptional air quality ratings.